H2459 – cheleb – חֶלֶב – fat; fig. a surplus, choice portion
- Strong’s ID:
- H2459
- Hebrew Word:
- חֶלֶב
- Transliteration:
- cheleb
- Pronunciation:
- kheh’-leb
- Part of Speech:
- masculine noun
- Etymology:
- from an unused root meaning to be fat
- Usage Count:
- 92
- Search:
- Find “cheleb” in the Bible (Old Testament)
Equip God’s People Hebrew Lexicon
1) fat
2) figuratively: a surplus
3) figuratively: a choice portion
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Strong’s Hebrew Lexicon
or חֵלֶב chêleb, khay’-leb; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part:—× best, fat (-ness), × finest, grease, marrow.